JavaScript 4 Kids (age 11+)

£280Per Term (pro rata)

Programming

Description

JavaScript is the scripting language of the web, and one of the three core languages used for creating content on the internet (the other’s being CSS and HTML). JavaScript is the technology that makes the web interactive, enabling the creation of online games and online applications that power the world wide web. Most websites employ the use of JavaScript for a variety of tasks, and all modern internet browsers support JavaScript.

This basic introduction to JavaScript will cover the basic language features, including:

While loops, Arguments, Variables, If statements

Coding Arithmetic, Counters, Advanced While loops

Arrays, Object Literals, For loops

Function definitions, Drawing, and Modulo

JavaScript an ideal programming language for children progressing past the basics of coding, who want an introduction to programming on the web. This course is a next step in progression after completing our “Coding 4 Kids” course.

This course is recommended for children aged 11+ who are ready to progress on to text/keyword-based languages after having programmed “block” based languages (such as Scratch).

Note: JavaScript is not the same computer coding language as Java – although they share some outward similarities, they are fundamentally different languages (with mostly different usage scenarios).

Session Structure

With Spark4Kids, each child is assigned their own computer (which we provide), and using a combination of interactive audio-visual material and courseware, completes the Spark4Kids challenges in their own time.

The fun nature of our courses enables children to learn instinctively, and at a pace they are comfortable with. Whilst we provide the environment for learning and remain on-hand for support, the children are encouraged to take ownership of the code that they create.

At pick up time it’s not uncommon to hear children asking parents and tutors for extra time because they want to continue working on their coding challenges!

Starting After Term Has Begun

With Spark4Kids, there is no such thing as a late start – your child can start with us any week during the term!

Due to the way our courses are structured, a child can start with us any week during the term, subject to spaces being available. Our courses enable children to learn at their own pace, and this means your child can join after the term has started and they will not lose out on any topics. They simply start at the beginning of their chosen course, and work through the challenges (as all other children did when they started).

The earlier you book your child on a course though, the more likely you are to obtain a space.

Taster Sessions

For a nominal fee, we offer Taster Sessions for any child who would like to try things out before committing to the rest of the term. You can register for a Taster Session by visiting this page.

Weekly Attendance

Sessions for each course are held once a week, and children registered on a course will be expected to attend on a weekly basis, on the day and at the time that parents chose at the time of booking.

Term Fees

Fees are paid up-front to cover the sessions for the term. Children who register after the start of the term will have their fees calculated on a pro rata basis (note that the fee for this course is listed at the top of this page).

Fee payment is by bank transfer – contact us for details (see contact details at the bottom of this page).

Childcare Vouchers

To pay for our courses using childcare vouchers, please email us (see details at the bottom of the page) and we will provide instructions on completing your booking. If your childcare voucher provider is not listed above, please contact us about this.

Discounts

We offer sibling discounts for families with more than one child enrolled with Spark4Kids. The discount is 10% off the second child’s fees and 5% off any additional sibling’s fees thereafter. Children looking to book double sessions are also offered a 10% discount off the second hour of the session.

Discounts are automatically applied during the booking process.

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